BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery
symbol (y ) appears on the LCD panel to warn
you. Replace the battery as soon as possible. When
I y ) starts blinking, no operations can be per¬
formed.
Notes on replacing the battery:
• Ensure that the power is off before replacing
the battery.
• The battery is used by both the camera body
and the data function on the DATE model to
keep constant track of time. After the battery is
replaced, correct the time and date. See page 45.
• The no. of exposed frames are memorized and
unchanged even if the battery is replaced.
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls):
Approx. 15 rolls using flash 50% of the time
^ using the CR123A battery and under Pentax test¬
ing conditions). Actual battery life/ performance
may vary drastically depending on usage of Auto-
Focus, Power Zoom, Flash and external condi¬
tions such as temperature and freshness of the
battery.
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